Production Designer/Graphics Specialist

Systems Planning & Analysis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading 401k contribution

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Production Designer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Visual Information Production Center. The role emphasizes production work with approximately 70% effort towards production tasks and 30% in graphic design. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience, along with strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. A SECRET security clearance is required or must be attainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts plus 3 years experience or associate degree plus 5 years experience.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality in print and digital outputs.
• Develop print-ready layouts using large-format printers.
• Ensure accuracy of technical documentation according to standards.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or associate degree plus relevant experience

Tools

Xerox Versant 180

HP large format plotters

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.

Intrepid an SPA Company has an immediate need for a Production Designer to join our team to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Visual Information Production Center (VIPC). The work is heavy on the production side and will be a mix of approximately 70% production work and 30% graphic design.

Responsibilities

As a production designer supporting VIPC your responsibilites will include but now limited to:

• Precision-focused production and finishing of all Agency collateral, maintaining top-tier quality in both print and digital outputs.
• Creative design and development of print ready layouts with production output using large-format printers and high-end digital color printing equipment to produce posters, signage, displays, reports, bound documents and other related deliverables.
• Requires knowledge and hands-on skills to fully utilize Xerox Versant 180 (or newer model) digital color presses and various binding, punching and cropping devices; large format printing using HP large format plotters; DVD replication and label printing using Primera Bravo series replicators; and badge printing using Fargo DTC series printers.
• Verify accuracy of technical documentation to ensure that it is complete, meets editorial and government specifications based on strategic messaging, and adheres to standards for quality, branding, appropriate use of typography, content balance, and style format.
• Demonstrate high-level technical aptitude by diagnosing and resolving hardware malfunctions and complex file compatibility issues under tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrate initiative appropriate to the assignment with exceptional project management skills and ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Must be flexible and willing to adapt to support other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in graphic arts discipline plus 3 years related work experience or an associate degree in graphic arts discipline plus 5 years related work experience
• A SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain
• Proficiency is a MUST in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.) on Windows (PC) systems using Windows 11 operating system
• Ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills
• The capability to be self-directed, efficient, and dependable while working in a fast paced, high demand environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Meticulous proofreader and careful attention to detail

Candidate will be considered highly desirable if all quals are met and holds a current Secret or higher clearance.